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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.62, 4,284.32 and 2,044.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.62, 4,284.32 and 2,044.01 is: 2,818.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.62 : 4,284.32 = 2,044.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.62/4,284.32 = 2,044.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.62x = 4,284.32 × 2,044.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.62x = 8,757,187.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,757,187.11/3,106.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.88

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